Our life is nothing short of an adventure...

Wind in our hair and screams of delight but also unpredictable turns and unknown outcomes. We are a family of six; Dave, Susie, Nate, Jake, Sam, and Bella. God has been faithful in our marriage and through the birth and blessings of our boys.God has been faithful during our adoption journey and united Bella with us in May of 2008. We were privileged to visit with Bella's birth mother; therefore, Bella's family in Guatemala will always be dear to our hearts. On October 16, 2008, Bella was diagnosed with ALL Leukemia. We are now battling the disease with 2 years and 3 months of treatment. We believe God will continue to be faithful!

Our family is committed to living life to the fullest...even on the hard days. Thank you for checking in and journeying with us!

Tuesday, October 12, 2010

2 years and 1 month ago our sweet girl was diagnosed with ALL Leukemia, today, we have 73 days left of her treatment! 73 days, I remember when they told us that this treatment was 2 years and 3 months, at the time, it seemed like eternity. I recall being overwhelmed by her medical calender, so many daily meds, so many apts, now, I don't even think about it. Many parents in the treatment room fear the day their child's treatment is complete, I live in the daily faith that she was healed the day we claimed it in Jesus name and I look forward to Dec. 23rd. She continues and always will be a walking healthy testimony to the absolute truth of God's Living Word!

Yesterday, Bella was granted her Make A Wish trip to Walt Disney World for next May, 2011. She is very excited to meet the Princesses and have lunch with them in Cinderella's castle, and so is Mommy. Even her Dad and brothers are looking forward to this day. From what they have told us, they leave no stone unturned for Bella and her family to have a "royal" experience.

Bella continues to thrive, her hair is absolutely stunning...thick, long, shiny and silky. She is strong, has an amazing vocabulary and loves to laugh. She weighs 38 lbs, so curious what she will be when she is done with steroids next year. She loves everything girlie, Princesses and Fancy Nancy are among her favorites, however, she can wrestle her brothers to the ground (well, she thinks she is any way) and loves to play soccer and football with "her boys". When of my favorite things she is doing right now is that when we walk through stores or any public place she will wrap her arms around one of us and say "this is my Mommy" or this is "my Sammy" or "these are my boys". She nestles her chubby little cheek right in to ours...its the best.

I know I have not updated since April and I apologize. I so appreciate you checking in and still keeping tabs on us and Bella.

WOW that is awesome! I can't believe how fast it went, I mean not really when you ar the one goign thru it, but for us I just can't believe it was that long ago. I am so happy for your whole family! what a wonderful Christmas gift!

Hi Susie! Bella is so beautiful, her hair is amazing!! So glad she is doing well and almost finished with treatments. Easton prays for Bella several times every day! We need to get the girls together again soon.

thanks Susie for the update...and for posting pics of your kids. Bella's hair has grown so beautiful...enjoy brushing and fussing with it. Than you too for ccoming out for the ALS walk...your support was appreciatedLove, Cec and Barb Harkema

How exciting Susie! I know I am just commenting now so there is even less time for sweet girls treatment! I know she is just so excited about going to Disney! I hope one day that I will be able to take our girls (soon). LOVE all the beautiful happy pictures! Her hair is growing out and looks beautiful!

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We have been so blessed with emails and calls of people who want to help us through this time of treatment for our daughter. Per suggestion of our social worker and friend, we are posting here what we feel will be most beneficial to our family at this time. Although the help is easy to give, its hard to receive, but we have been told by medical professionals an social workers that we will need it. Your love and support mean so very much to us, thank you.

1. Prayer, please see "Pray with Us"2. Meals3. Car Pooling from school4. Continued emails and blog posts with encouraging words. (This means more to us than you can possibly know.)5. Loving on our boys, this will be a time of sacrifice for them.6. Child Care7. GIVE BLOOD! Where ever you live, please give blood in honor of Bella. Save a life!

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With all my heart, we Praise the Lord,And with all that we are, we Praise His Holy Name.With all our heart, we Praise the Lord,and we will never forget how kind he has been.His kindness and love are a crown on our heads.Each day that we live, He provides for our needsand gives us the strength of a young eagle.For all who are mistreated, the Lord brings justice.You oh Lord are merciful, kind and patient,your love never fails.How Great is our God!You are kind to all who worship you,You keep your promises to those who faithfully obey youAll of you who serve and obey God,come and Praise your Lord!With all our hearts,We PRAISE the Lord!